Cory J Hirsh
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in supporting team operations and driving productivity enhancements. Strong communication and organizational skills facilitate seamless collaboration among team members, fostering an environment of efficiency and innovation. Proven ability to maintain high standards while adapting to fast-paced, evolving work settings, ensuring optimal performance and results. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute positively to team success and organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Team Associate
Whole Foods Market
Baltimore, MD
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team to maintain high standards of product quality and freshness.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Supported customer service initiatives by addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures and best practices for store functions.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional support and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
Meat Member
Whole Foods Market
Columbia, MD
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Facilitates team specific training that includes; Meat Standards, Animal welfare standards, product attributes, producer details and food-safety standards.
- Work with Team Leadership, and the Store leadership to ensure new team-members complete their team operational learning pathways and team-specific program rollouts.
- Train all Team Members on new products, their differentiation, sales tactics, and department placement.
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
- Oversee department receiving, invoicing + back stock Organization
- Assist with production of the full- and self-service meat cases
- Communicate + document product quality issues
- Provide customers with knowledgeable assistance with selecting products
- Provide cooking instructions
- Assist in Product Demo’s and educate customers about the product
- Maintain product levels on the sales floor
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace in the meat department
- Baltimore Harbor East 2025- Present
Meat Team Associate
Whole Foods Market
Annapolis and Columbia, MD
02.2014 - 02.2024
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
- Oversee department receiving, invoicing + back stock organization
- Assist with production of the full- and self-service meat cases
- Communicate + document product quality issues
- Provide customers with knowledgeable assistance with selecting products
- Provide cooking instructions
- Assist in Product Demo’s and educate customers about the product
- Maintain product levels on the sales floor
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace for food
Customer Service/Store support
Whole Foods Market
Annapolis, MD
09.2010 - 02.2014
- Assist store and front end leadership
- Assist the front-end team in giving excellent customer service
- Facilitate safety walks throughout the department + identify areas of improvement.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace for food
- Bridge the gap for new team members from orientation to working at the store by following the “WFM Core Values”
Education
High School Diploma -
Kent Island High School
Stevensville, MD05-2007
Skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Decision-making capacity
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Meat Team Associate
Whole Foods Market
04.2025 - Current
Meat Member
Whole Foods Market
02.2020 - 01.2025
Meat Team Associate
Whole Foods Market
02.2014 - 02.2024
Customer Service/Store support
Whole Foods Market
09.2010 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Kent Island High School